Facing the Danger of Rising Sea Levels

Andreas Klippeno responsesJanuary 7, 2019

A recent report published by the world’s leading climate scientists warns us of what seems like a period of harrowing years for the future of humanity.shows hands drowning in flood with buildings and homes in the background also submerged in flood.

In an article by the Guardian, the UN has warned that we only have 12 years for global warming to be kept to a maximum of 1.5 degrees celsius. An increase of half a degree could already pose aggravating natural disaster and extreme weather conditions.

One of the key messages that comes out very strongly from this report is that we are already seeing the consequences of 1°C of global warming through more extreme weather, rising sea levels and diminishing Arctic sea ice, among other changes.

And such statement is true. If what we are experiencing today are already consequences of 1°C of global warming, imagine what 1.5°C or even 2°C could bring – unprecedented disaster.

Rising Sea Levels

There are two major factors causing the rise in sea levels:

Water expands when it heats up, so as the global temperature continues to rise, oceans continue to warm up, occupying more space along coastlines and greatly contributing to the rise in sea levels.

shows the comparison between the rise of sea levels at 1.5 versus 2 degrees celsius.

According to the IPCC special report, by 2100, global sea level rise would be 10 cm lower with global warming of 1.5°C compared with 2°C. The 1.5°C goal would be technically and economically achievable but it would also heavily depend on political leadership.

Global effects will cause chronic, disruptive flooding

The rapid rise of sea levels can have severe life threatening impacts, especially in coastal areas.

shows a person clinging to a tree to save himself from the flood.

The Union of Concerned Scientists published a report on the implications of rising sea levels on coastal residents, communities and economy in the US. According to the report, hundreds of these communities are at risk of facing chronic, disruptive flooding which will affect homes, lives and properties.

And I believe this will not only be happen in the US but will also affect the rest of the world. In particular, the Philippines is also at an extreme high risk.

The previous year has seen enough climate-linked disasters that I hope would wake us up to the nightmarish reality that climate change brings – from deadly floods and super typhoons in Asia and the Middle East, to monstrous hurricanes in the western part of the globe.

Is There Anything We Can Do?

To address the danger of rising sea levels means that we must first and foremost address its root cause – climate change.

The world’s leading climate scientist calls for us to cut carbon pollution as much as possible and as fast as possible.

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